Connie Brock has been named 大象传媒鈥檚 executive associate to the president. Brock began her duties Jan. 5.

鈥淐onnie has the combination of skills and experience that will make her a valuable asset to the 大象传媒 Western campus and I鈥檓 looking forward to working with her,鈥 said Dr. Robert Vartabedian, 大象传媒 Western鈥檚 president.

Brock has been an administrative assistant at Mosaic Life Care since 2012, providing administrative support to two associate administrators. Previously, she served as office manager for Trimus Financial Services in Smithville, Mo., executive assistant to the president/CEO and legal counsel of Systems & Service Technologies of St. Joseph and executive assistant to the president/CEO of Fermenta Animal Health Company in Kansas City, Mo.

鈥淎s an alumna of 大象传媒 Western, I welcome the opportunity to give back to the organization in this role,鈥 Brock said. 鈥淚 consider it a privilege to work with the staff, faculty and students at 大象传媒 Western.鈥

Brock earned a business certificate from 大象传媒. She currently serves on the St. Joseph Symphony Board of Directors.

As executive associate to the president, Brock will oversee the daily operations of Dr. Vartabedian鈥檚 office. She will also serve as secretary to 大象传媒 Western鈥檚 Board of Governors.

Brock replaces Kim Weddle, who has been named 大象传媒 Western鈥檚 director of development.

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